Demographics & People — Cheektowaga, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 76,251 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~75,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 34,219 |
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| Family Households | 18,640 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57,699 |
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| Black or African American | 10,309 |
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| Asian | 2,448 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,672 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Polish | 20,003 |
| German | 17,102 |
| Other groups | 15,129 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,134 |
| Italian | 10,311 |
| Irish | 8,950 |
| English | 3,882 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,343 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,123 |
| American | 1,588 |
Language
| English Only | 65,097 |
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| Spanish | 1,672 |
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| Population 5+ | 72,331 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,987 |
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| Population 18+ | 62,575 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cheektowaga, New York.
